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NOTE:
This unit can be used only where the power supply is 
AC 220–240V ~ ± 10%, 50Hz ± 0.5%. It cannot be used 
elsewhere.

To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect 
against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please 
observe the following.
•  Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting 

the AC power cord.

•  Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
•  Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
•  Do not bundle any cables such as; AC power cord, 

Round Coaxial cable or other cables that are used to 
connect this unit to your TV together. Or never put 
any cables on the top panel of this unit. The noise or 
disturbance of the picture may be generated.

•  Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power 

cord in any way.

•  This unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
•  The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT marking is embossed on 

the rear cover.

•  This product contains a low 

power laser device. To ensure 
continued safety, do not 
remove any cover or attempt 
to gain access to the inside of 
the product. Refer all 
servicing to qualified 
personnel.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER
PRODUCT CON LASER CLASE 1

•    Remote  control 

with two R6 (AA) size 
batteries

•   Round Coaxial cable

For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the bottom 
of your unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this 
information for future reference.

Model No.: VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION: DV-RW360H
Serial No.: __________________________________

•   Operation Manual

•   Quick Start Guide

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-
rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. 
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA 
approved BS 1362 fuse marked   or 

ASA

 and of the same 

rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of 
the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after 
replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse 
cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in 
your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, 
cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER:  The fuse from the cut-off plug should be 

removed and the cut-off plug destroyed 
immediately and disposed of in a safe manner. 
Under no circumstances should the cut-off 
plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket 
outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur. 
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, 
follow the instructions below:

IMPORTANT: The wires in 
the mains lead are coloured 
in accordance with the 
following code:

As the colours of the wires 
in the mains lead of this product may not correspond 
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in 
your plug, proceed as follows:
-  The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to 

the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.

-  The wire which is coloured brown must be connected 

to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is 
connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:
-  If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the 

same as that removed from the cut-off plug.

-  The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains 

lead and not simply over the lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED 
ELECTRICIAN.

Note:  A 5A fuse is also acceptable for a non-rewireable 

(moulded) plug which is used for this product.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby Digital Recording
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record 
high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable 
DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead 
of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, 
allowing for higher video resolution or extended 
recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using 
Dolby Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video 
players.”
Note: This is true when the players are compatible with 
actual recordable DVD discs.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital 
Theater Systems, Inc.

“Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE” is a trademark of 
Eastman Kodak Company.

 is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing 

Corporation.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated 
logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and 
are used under license.

Recording and playback of any material may require 
consent. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the 
copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers 
Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 
and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments 
and orders.

This unit supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the 
contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the 
copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from 
playing normally.

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 
5,315,448; and 6,516,132.

This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright 
protection technology must be authorised by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other 
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised 
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.

Moisture may form inside the unit under the following 
conditions:
• Immediately after a heater is turned on.
• In a steamy or humid room.
•  When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold to warm 

environment. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may 
not operate properly or damage the video tape. In such 
case, turn on the power and wait for more than 2 hours 
for the moisture to evaporate.

Do not put your fingers or objects on the disc tray or in 
the cassette compartment.

•  When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the 

standby mode.

•  When left unused for a long period of time, the unit 

should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

•  Do not stand the unit vertically. Install the unit in a 

horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything 
directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly 
on top of the TV.

•  Depending on the TV, noise or disturbance of the 

picture and/or sound may be generated if the unit is 
placed too close to your TV. In this case, please ensure 
enough space between your TV and the unit.

•  Do not cover or place the unit in enclosed spaces to 

prevent excessive temperature build up.

•  Keep the distances 20cm around apparatus of 

ventilation openings.

•  Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, or near heat 

sources. Do not place any combustible objects on the 
device (candles, etc.).

•  Depending on the environment, the temperature of the 

unit may increase slightly.  This is not a malfunction. 

•  Keep the unit away from strong magnetic objects.
•  Do not place any object containing water or other 

liquids on the unit. In the event that liquid should enter 
the cabinet, unplug the unit immediately and contact 
the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP 
immediately.

•  Do not remove the unit cabinet. Touching parts 

inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or 
damage to the unit. For service and adjustment inside 
the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre 
approved by SHARP.

•  Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC power cord 

from the output before carrying the unit.

•  Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find 

troubles or not in use.

•  The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
•  Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and 

safe installation and interconnection of the unit in 
multimedia systems.

•  When attempting to record copy protected material on 

a VCR or other recording device, the copy protection will 
activate and the protected material will not be recorded 
correctly. In addition, attempting to display copy 
protected material on a monitor connected via a VCR, 
whether for the purpose of viewing or not, will cause an 
inferior quality picture to be displayed. This is not a fault 
of the equipment. Please view copy protected material 
by connecting the product directly to the monitor.

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This unit is a precision device constructed using 
extremely accurate technology.
•  The disc cannot be played if the disc drive component is 

worn out or if the internal pick up lens is dirty.

•  If this unit still does not perform properly although you 

refer to the relevant sections and to “Troubleshooting” 
on page 91, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. 
Consult a SHARP Approved Service Centre for inspection 
and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive 
can impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video 
nor audio will be played back. To maintain optimum 
picture quality, the Player should be serviced (cleaned 
and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note 
that this period varies depending on the environment 
(temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the unit is 
used. Contact your authorised SHARP supplier for details.

•  When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not 

to touch the surface of the disc.

•  Always store a disc in its protective case when it is not 

used.

•  Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or 

remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

•  Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted 

while the TV programme reception is clear. Dirt 
accumulated on the video heads after a long period of 
use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this 
problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during 
playback, the video heads in your unit may need to be 
cleaned.

1.  Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase 

a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2.  If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, 

please consult your dealer or an authorized service 
centre.

Consumers should note that not all high definition 
television sets are fully compatible with this product 
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. 
In case of picture problems with 525 or 625 progressive 
scan output, it is recommended that the user switch the 
connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are 
questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 
525p or 625p DVD player, please contact our customer 
service centre.

Depending on the reception condition of the TV, 
interference may appear on the TV monitor while you 
watch a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is 
not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV 
broadcast, turn off the unit.

“Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 
5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247, 
5,606,618, 5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080, or 
5,960,037.”

•  Remember to read the instructions along with the 

video head cleaner before use.

•  Clean video heads only when problems occur.

1.  Please refer to relevant topics in the “Troubleshooting” 

on page 91 before returning the product. 

2.  Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Instead, 

unplug it and contact a SHARP Approved Service 
Centre for inspection. 

3.  Be sure the service technician uses authorised 

replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorised 
parts may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

4.  Following any service or repair, be sure the service 

technician performs safety checks to certify that this 
unit is in safe operating order.

•  Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent 

solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, 
spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

•  When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning 

cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in 
a circular motion.

•  Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 

commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive 
cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for 
analogue records.

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Symbols used in this Operation Manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing batteries in the remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Child Lock function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The VCR/DVD recorder Switching  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Guide to On-Screen Displays  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Manual Tuning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To select a channel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
To skip a Preset channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Clock Setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Auto Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Type of discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recordable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Restrictions on recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Information on copy control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Making discs playable in other DVD players (Finalise)  . . . . . .25
Usable discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Choosing the recording format of a brand-new DVD-RW disc  . .26
Setting Auto Chapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Recording Audio Select (XP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Reformatting a disc manually  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting External Input Audio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer 
programming information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
To stop the timer recording in progress  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
If the timer programming did not complete correctly . . . . . .33
Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Connection to external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Recording from external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Auto finalise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playable discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Colour systems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Region codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Playing back on DivX® file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Hint for DVD playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc . .43
Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Playing back an MP3 / JPEG  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Playing back a DivX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Playing back discs using the Disc menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Playing back a disc using the Title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Playing back a Video CD using the Title menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Cancelling and Recalling the PBC function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Resume playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Fast forward / Fast reverse  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Rapid Play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Step by step playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Slow forward / Slow reverse playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Marker Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Title / Chapter search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Track search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Direct Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Time search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Repeat playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Random playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Programme playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
DivX® VOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Switching subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Switching audio soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Switching virtual surround system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Switching camera angles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Reducing block noise  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Guide to a title list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Edit the recorded disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Notes for deleting titles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Deleting titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Editing title names   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Guide to edit title name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Adding or deleting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Setting pictures for thumbnails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Deleting a part of a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Combining titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Erasing all Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Setting or releasing the title protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Setting or clearing all chapter marks in one title  . . . . . . . . . . .77

Basic Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Index search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Time search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89